Walki
Walki Group is a leading, international producer of technical laminates and protective packaging materials, specializing in the production of fibre based, intelligent, multilaminate products for markets as diverse as energy saving facings and construction membranes to barrier packaging applications. Walki’s production facilities are located in Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the UK, and China. To best cater to global customers, Walki aims to continue investing in state-of-the-art production facilities and promoting the tradition of innovation and exceptional service worldwide.
Investment Highlights:
- Transformed Walki from a Nordics-focused business to a pan-European packaging leader
- Strategically repositioned the business by shifting the product mix towards higher value-add products with a focus on sustainable packaging
- Strong R&D capabilities drove further innovation for sustainable packaging solutions
- Completed seven acquisitions under One Equity’s ownership that strengthened Walki’s footprint in Europe and broadened product offerings
- EBITDA increased by over 150% during One Equity’s ownership
- Under contract to be sold to a strategic buyer
Add-On Acquisitions:
- Plastiroll
- Mondi Belcoat
- Plasbel Plásticos, S.A.U.
- Rollpack SAS
- Westpak
- Flexipack
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“One Equity Partners was a first-rate partner to our business over the last five years. OEP’s expertise in specialty manufacturing businesses like ours helped us to execute our sustainability strategy while continuing to grow the business. With their support, we have proven that consistent corporate growth and business development do not have to be mutually exclusive.”
Leif Frilund, CEO, Walki
